Senior Bridge Engineer - East London, EC

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive benefits program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Bridge Engineer for on-site work in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. You will lead the design, analysis, and supervision of bridge projects ranging from pedestrian to highway structures, ensuring safety, durability, and code compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil/Structural Engineering degree, PrEng registration, and 7+ years of bridge experience, with proficiency in MIDAS Civil, CSiBridge, or LUSAS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• PrEng registration with ECSA essential.
• Minimum 7 years of bridge design and construction supervision experience.
• Proficiency in MIDAS Civil, CSiBridge, LUSAS or similar.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for concrete, steel, and composite bridges.
• Develop detailed designs, calculations, drawings and specs using advanced software.
• Conduct site investigations and feasibility studies for new bridges.
• Ensure designs comply with SANS, AASHTO, and other codes.
• Oversee construction activities with QA/QC adherence.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Prepare reports, tender documents and proposals.
• Conduct bridge inspections and rehabilitation designs.

Skills

Bridge design experience

Project management

Leadership

Client engagement

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MIDAS Civil

CSiBridge

LUSAS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Bridge Engineer for on-site work in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. You will lead the design, analysis, and supervision of bridge projects ranging from pedestrian to highway structures, ensuring safety, durability, and code compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil/Structural Engineering degree, PrEng registration, and 7+ years of bridge experience, with proficiency in MIDAS Civil, CSiBridge, or LUSAS.